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YK08 OML

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OML
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 102,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,697 miles

Offside Front tyre feathering off on innner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms front bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 84,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,589 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

both front tyres slightly feathering on outer edges

nearside and offside front lower arms front bushes slightly deteriorated

rear child seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 69,589 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

both front tyres slightly feathering on outer edges

nearside and offside front lower arms front bushes slightly deteriorated

rear child seat fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,707 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 46,707 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,405 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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YK08 OML is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK08 OML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK08 OML is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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